Designing with Love
Designing with love, purpose, and heart.
This show explores instructional design, e-learning, and how to incorporate AI technology into different aspects of the field.
Tune in for expert tips, real-world insights, and inspiring stories from students, alumni, and leaders in the field.
Recent Episodes
Data Literacy for IDs: The Basics You Need to Work Smarter
Training can look successful on paper and still fail where it counts: on the job. We’re digging into the data literacy instructional designers and educators actually need right now, especially as AI tools speed up decisions a...
Creativity Over Compliance with Michaell Magrutsche
Creativity isn’t extra; it’s how we unlock potential. That’s the heartbeat of this conversation with Austrian‑Californian multimedia artist and creativity awareness educator Michaell Magrusche, whose neurodiversity shaped a h...
AI Guardrails 101: Policies and Permissions
AI isn’t just a time-saver anymore, it’s a trusted choice. When instructional designers paste the wrong thing into the wrong tool, the risk isn’t abstract: it can touch learner privacy, employee data, internal documents, prop...
From Classroom to Corporate Learning with Jessica Smith
Ever wondered how a teacher’s instincts translate into real business value? We sit down with Jessica Smith, a former secondary Spanish teacher turned corporate instructional designer at ADP, to unpack the exact moves that mak...
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Data Literacy in Instructional Design: A Guide to Making Better Decis…
Learn essential data literacy skills to enhance your instructional design. Discover practical insights to make informed decisions and improve training outcomes.In the age of AI, instructional designers face the challenge of making quicker decision…
Creativity Over Compliance with Michaell Magrutsche
In a world where education often adheres to traditional norms, the journey of Michaell Magrutsche stands out as a beacon of creativity and innovation. As a multimedia artist turned creativity awareness educator, Michaell’s experiences with neu…
How to Use AI Safely in Instructional Design: 3 Risk Tiers Explained
In the rapidly evolving landscape of instructional design, the integration of AI tools has transitioned from a novel experiment to an essential component of everyday workflows. However, this shift brings significant responsibility. How can you harne…
About the Host
Award-Winning Instructional Designer, College Professor, Consultant, and Podcast Host
Jackie, an Arizona native, leverages decades of experience as an award-winning instructional designer within both higher education and the corporate world. She holds an MBA and a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, both acquired through online learning. In addition to her full-time role, Jackie serves as an award-winning adjunct instructor, teaching online courses at Grand Canyon University. During her leisure time, she delights in reading books across a range of genres, enjoying movies and TV shows, playing games, listening to uplifting music, and spending quality time with her family and friends.